Day 1 · Job Prepares His Case
Job 13:1–12
1“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood. 2What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. 3Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God. 4You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians. 5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom! 6Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. 7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him? 8Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense? 9Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him like a man? 10Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality. 11Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you? 12Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
In verses 4 and 12, what labels and descriptions does Job use to characterize his friends and their advice?
Apply
Job calls his friends to listen honestly rather than give empty answers. When someone near you is hurting this week, how can you offer quiet, sincere presence instead of quick platitudes?
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